San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt watches Manny Machado closely, as the injury bug has hit the team hard this season. Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish are on the Injured List, and Xander Bogaerts is out for an extended period. The Padres are now two games under .500 in mid-June. Machado has been playing through…
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres sat out Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, allowing Donovan Solano to step in and contribute with two hits, a walk, an RBI, and a run in three at-bats. Machado’s absence was part of a strategic decision to provide him with additional rest as he gradually transitions back…
Bryce Harper, the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his newfound “dad strength” in his comeback game after being on paternity leave. This happened on Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres are eager for Manny Machado to do the same when they face off against Harper and the Phillies in a three-game series…